Dasan-dong pork belly restaurant, thick-cut samgyeopsal set: Udontan

What kind of restaurant is Udontan Dasan Main Branch?

I'd been eyeing this place for ages, and I finally made it out today!! Let me introduce you to a Dasan hotspot that's been getting a lot of buzz lately. If you love meat, this is a place you cannot just walk past — Udontan Dasan Main Branch!

The location is so convenient too, right near Dasan Station! And the exterior is clean and modern, so I was already excited before even walking in…

I originally found out about this place because it's famous as a Dasan-dong restaurant for aged galbi, but this time I was really craving samgyeopsal (pork belly), so I rushed over to try the pork belly set that's known around Dasan Station.

Inside Udontan: atmosphere and seating

Walking into Udontan Dasan Main Branch, the clean, modern interior really caught my eye right away!

The tables were spaced generously and felt comfortable, so this seems like a great spot for family gatherings, dates, or work dinners.

Even though it's a BBQ restaurant, there wasn't a speck of grease anywhere — it was kept spotlessly clean, and that put me in a great mood the moment I walked in. So pleasant!!

What's on the menu at Udontan Dasan Main Branch

I took a full look through the menu!

From the signature aged galbi to samgyeopsal and mokssal set menus, the lineup was thorough and well put together.

You can also order à la carte, and there was a nice variety of side dishes to go with the meat (perilla oil makguksu — cold buckwheat noodles, doenjang jjigae, fried rice, and more), so it was easy to pick whatever suited my taste!

The menu descriptions were laid out clearly too, so I could order right away without any second-guessing haha

Side dishes and the rib doenjang jjigae

After we ordered, neat, tidy side dishes were set out on the table one by one!

It was a spread that paired perfectly with the meat, and you could really feel the care put into it

They were also great for dipping a bite of meat into!

And then the rib doenjang jjigae arrived!! This thing is legit… With rib meat in it, the broth was so deep and savory, with an intense umami that just exploded.

The samgyeopsal set: thick cuts bursting with juice

While I was still marveling over the doenjang jjigae, the gorgeous-looking samgyeopsal set finally arrived! Look at the thickness of this meat… it's genuinely insane, ㅠㅠ

The moment I saw the quality of the meat, I understood exactly why Udontan Dasan Main Branch is so popular among Dasan Station BBQ restaurants!

The thick, clean-cut meat stirred up my appetite just by looking at it

Staff grill the pork belly for you

One of the biggest perks here is that a staff member grills the meat for you carefully from start to finish!!

With an expert touch, they flip it at just the right moment so the outside gets crispy and the inside stays juicy,

and the sound and smell of the meat sizzling on the grill had me practically drooling while I waited…

The first bite, dipped in salt

Finally, I lightly dipped the first fully-cooked piece into salt and popped it in my mouth… oh my gosh!!

The moment I bit down, the juices burst through my whole mouth, so tender and savory.

Not a hint of gaminess, and just pure chewy goodness!! Paired with the neat side dishes, it kept going down without any greasiness at all. I completely understood why everyone was raving about it as a top samgyeopsal spot haha

Final verdict: is Udontan worth a visit?

From the friendly service to the meat quality, the savory rib doenjang jjigae, and the perilla oil makguksu and fried rice — every single thing, mains and sides alike, was on point at Udontan Dasan Main Branch!

Since it's originally famous as a Dasan-dong restaurant for aged galbi, I'm 200% planning to come back for that next time. If you're looking for a delicious samgyeopsal restaurant near Dasan Station, or a clean, well-serviced BBQ spot in the area, I highly recommend this place!